ADDING A SPRING TREND TO MODERNIZE MY OUTFIT

When you move or are in the process of moving, there will always be a lot of changes. We have lived in the Grundy house since 1995 and loved that house. We’ve talked about moving over the years, but something would keep us right where we were. We finally decided to buy a home in Abingdon, VA, which is about 1 1/2 hours away since we would still be able to be back in Grundy quickly.

We miss our son and grandchildren, friends, and the lumber company, but we are slowly acclimating to the new house. I’ve been driving back and forth quite a lot to pack up things or work at the lumber company. When I make those trips, I usually try to squeeze in a hair and nail appointment while I’m there.

The other day, it dawned on me that I could drive 1 1/2 hours to Grundy to get my hair and nails done, or I could drive 3 hours to Tennesse and get my daughter-in-law to do my hair. I know it is twice as long to go to Tennessee, but my parents, son, grandchildren, brother, aunts, uncles, and cousins live there. Since I have my hair done every 5 to 6 weeks, I now have a scheduled trip where I’ll get to visit with my family for a few days.

It’s hard to change hairdressers, especially when you love one, but I know my DIL will do a great job. I hope my mother’s “to-do” list won’t be too long for me every trip. Lol!

If you’ve read my blog very long, then you know I am a big fan of a cable knit design. This cable knit turtleneck sweater combines a cable knit design with a diamond pattern, and the result is stunningly beautiful. The sweater’s softness is almost visible in this picture; it feels great against your skin. I’ve found that I like a chunky turtleneck better than the thin version. I think the chunkier neck helps hide my extra chins better. Lol!

Here is the photo from the back so you can see the sweater’s length and that the design extends all over. I love this light blue shade, but there are a couple of other colors to choose from, including a vibrant pink/purple color. I’m wearing a size medium, and I still have plenty of wiggle room available.

Bright colors are a Spring trend this year, and using accessories is an easy way to participate in the trend. I added this bright pink/rose handbag and a bright pink lip (I’m wearing Radiant Pink) to the pale blue outfit, and it sure livened things up. The handbag was sold out earlier, but it is now back in stock.

I kept my jewelry simple and only added a pair of Statement Gold Hoop Earrings and my David Yurman Cable Loop Bracelet. I’ve worn these hoop earrings almost daily, and they are probably my favorite earrings. The David Yurman bracelet was a gift, and I wear it all the time too. I like that it has both silver and gold in the design since it takes all the guesswork out of which color I want to wear.

I’m wearing classic ankle pants in navy with today’s look. These classic ankle pants will be an addition to your wardrobe that you can wear for years. Anytime you buy something that you can wear for years and years, no matter how expensive, it becomes affordable. It honestly took me a long time to realize this, and I tend to choose more affordable options over expensive ones based only on money. But, when I was moving and cleaning out my closet, I found that the affordable options were put in the “give away or donate” pile way more often than the items I paid more for. I didn’t keep the more expensive things because I paid more for them, but because they were still in good shape and still brought me joy. Maybe I treated the more expensive items with more care than the affordable items, but I’m not sure if that is the case.

I’m between sizes right now, so I usually order a .5 or a 1 from Chico’s. This is a .5, and I think they fit great.

Neutral shoes are usually what I tend to wear the most. They go with everything, and they don’t call attention to my size 9 foot. I buy many of my shoes from J.Crew Factory, including these kitten heels. They are already sold out, but I have all of the ones below, and they would also work for this look. I find J.Crew Factory shoes run true to size, and I am wearing my usual size.

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